Easy One-Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
One-Potmeals.com Main Dishes Ninja Foodi Hamburger Helper recipe American
Ingredients
1 lb/450g ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
1/2 cup carrots, minced
1 tsp paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 469 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Fat 18.9g | 29% | |
| Carbohydrates 37.5g | 13% | |
| Fiber 2.6g | 10% | |
| Sugar 10.9g | ||
| Protein 36.5g | 73% | |
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| Estimated values based on one serving size. | ||
Instructions
Set the Ninja Foodi to Sear/Saute (HI)
Add the ground beef, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, pepper, and salt
Saute the ingredients together for 4 minutes
Add the onions, carrots and cook for another 2 minutes
Add the tomato sauce, beef broth and dry pasta
Apply the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position
Select PRESSURE and set time to 5 minutes
Manually release pressure by flipping the pressure release valve to VENT
Set the Ninja Foodi to Sear/Saute (HI)
Add the milk and bring to a boil
Mix in the shredded cheese and simmer until it reaches desired consistency
Easy One-Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
This One-Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper is much healthier than the boxed version that contains an ingredient list full of things you can't even pronounce. This homemade recipe uses real ingredients: beef, pasta, milk, cheese, vegetables, and spices. Not only is it healthier than the store-bought version, but it also tastes better and is just as quick and easy to prepare.
Another great advantage of a homemade version is the option to swap out ingredients to make it healthier for you and your family. Need more vegetables in your diet? Simply add in peas, spinach, mushrooms, peppers or any other vegetables you have on hand. If you prefer not to use ground beef, swap it out in favor of ground chicken or turkey meat instead. As an added health benefit you can also use whole wheat macaroni or any pasta you like. Use gluten-free pasta and turn this dish into a gluten-free option!
What If I don't have a One-Pot Pressure Cooker?
One-pot meals not only make for faster meal preparation but also means less clean up afterward, which is a win-win in our books. We used the Ninja Foodi to make this Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe and it can just as easily be made in an Instant Pot as well. If you don't have a One-Pot pressure cooker you can make this recipe on your stovetop using a Dutch Oven. Follow the directions from steps 1-5 and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the macaroni is soft and tender. Add in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Then stir in the shredded cheese and simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
- When adding the pasta, try to let it float on top of the meat and vegetables to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot
- Add in peas, bell peppers, mushrooms or any other vegetable you like
- As a healthier option, you can also use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef
- The sauce will thicken as it cools
- Garnish with cheddar or parmesan cheese
- This recipe was made using the Ninja Foodi, a programmable multi-use pressure cooker that can also steam, saute, slow cook, dehydrate, bake, broil, roast and air crisp
- You can also make this recipe with an Instant Pot Duo, a multi-use programmable cooker that can pressure cook, saute, slow cook, steam, warm and also make yogurt and rice.
- If you don't have a One-Pot pressure cooker you can make this recipe on your stovetop using a Dutch Oven. Follow the directions from steps 1-5 and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the macaroni is soft and tender. Add in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Then stir in the shredded cheese and simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
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